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February 26

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February 26, 1998 – The All Star Café Opens at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex

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On February 26, 1998, the All Star Café opened at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports Complex, almost a year after the complex opened. It was part of a chain of restaurants developed by Planet Hollywood International and invested in by sports legends, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, and Wayne Gretzky. Disney acquired the lease to the Wide World of Sports Complex restaurant in 2000. The franchise itself was not successful, and Disney closed the café in September, 2007. In November of that year, it opened again as the What’s Next Café, before becoming the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill in 2010.

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February 12

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February 12, 2012 – The Fantasyland Attraction The Barnstormer Opens at Walt Disney World

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“Climb aboard a wacky stunt plane and become a part of The Great Goofini’s daredevil act.”

On February 12, 2012, the New Fantasyland attraction The Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini opened in Walt Disney World. Featured in the Storybook Circus area, the attraction is a rebuild of the 1996 Toon Town attraction of the same name. The roller coaster is built as a perfect attraction for kids, with small drops that take guests around Storybook Circus and, true to Goofy’s form, through a billboard for the attraction.

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February 2

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February 2, 1992 – The Casual Dining Restaurant Boatwright’s Dining Hall Opens in Walt Disney World

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“Bona fide bites in the Big Easy.”

On February 2, 1992, the casual dining restaurant Boatwright’s Dining Hall opened in Walt Disney World. It was originally part of the Dixie Landings Resort, which was combined with the Port Orleans Resort in 2001; the restaurant and the gift shop Fulton’s General Store remained as they were after this merger. The restaurant is only open for dinner and features New Orleans style cuisine, ranging from dishes called Crescent City Gumbo to Boatwright’s Jumbalaya. The restaurant is also themed like a shipbuilding company, complete with hanging lanterns and wooden hulls.

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January 15

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January 15, 1975 – The Thrill Ride Attraction Space Mountain Opens in Walt Disney World

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“Hurtle through the cosmos to the edge of the galaxy and back!”

On January 15, 1975, the Tomorrowland thrill ride attraction Space Mountain opened in Walt Disney World. The attraction traces its creation to the Matterhorn Bobsleds, with its popularity proving to Walt and WED that thrill attractions did have their place in Disneyland. Space Mountain was then conceived, but forced aside when Imagineers ran into problems of design and space, but was brought back and built for Walt Disney World. RCA was contacted to sponsor the attraction, which provided additional funding to complete the attraction. The attraction is an indoor rollercoaster set in the dark, with a space theme to add to the interest. The popularity of the attraction has seen versions built in other Disney parks: Disneyland (opening May 4, 1977), Tokyo Disneyland (opening April 15, 1983), Hong Kong Disneyland (opening September 12, 2005), and Disneyland Paris (opening June 1, 1995).

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December 17

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December 17, 1990 – The Honey I Shrunk the Kids Adventure Zone Attraction Opens in Disney-MGM Studios

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“Discover what it’s like to be the size of a bug at this large-scale, backyard-themed play space.”

On December 17, 1990, the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Adventure Zone interactive attraction opened in Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios (now known as Hollywood Studios). Based on the 1989 live-action film, the area gives guests the feeling of having been shrunk by inventor Wayne Szalinski and have to make their way through the backyard, including 30-feet-tall blades of grass, giant bumblebees, and enormous ants. The area is a popular attraction for younger kids and preschoolers.

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December 16

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December 16, 1990 – The Commissary Opens in Hollywood Studios

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“An Art Deco setting features film posters of past and present as movie trailers play on TVs.”

On December 16, 1990, The Commissary restaurant opened in Hollywood Studios. The quick-service restaurant is decorated in an Art Deco style, reminiscent of the style of Old Hollywood. Its menu features popular dishes such as a chicken club, New York strip steak, and roasted salmon. On July 1, 1997, the restaurant was renamed ABC Commissary, named after the Disney owned television channel, and features trailers and behind-the-scenes looks of popular ABC shows on its many television screens.

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December 10

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December 10, 1993 – The Living with the Land Boat Attraction Opens in EPCOT

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“Sail through the greenhouses of The Land Pavilion and behold 9-pound lemons, Mickey shaped pumpkins and more!”

On December 10, 1993, the Living with the Land boat attraction opened in EPCOT, replacing the Listen to the Land attraction. The attraction takes guests through the greenhouses within The Land Pavilion of EPCOT, teaching them about agriculture and displaying ideas for future green ways of growing produce. The produce grown in this attraction are served for guests at Sunshine Seasons and the Garden Grill Restaurant, making this one of the most self-sustaining parts of Walt Disney World. Guests are also able to see the park’s fish farm, containing live eels, catfish, and alligators.

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December 6

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December 6, 2012 – The Interactive Attraction Enchanted Tales with Belle Opens in Walt Disney World’s New Fantasyland

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“Enjoy an interactive story adventure featuring Belle, Lumiere, and you!”

On December 6, 2012, the interactive attraction Enchanted Tales with Belle opened in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom as part of the New Fantasyland expansion. Guests are taken to Maurice’s cottage, where they find that Belle and Beast gave him a magic mirror to visit Belle at the castle any time he wishes; guests are then taken through the mirror to the castle, where they are selected to play special roles to tell the story of Beauty and the Beast for Belle, who is getting ready to meet the Beast for dinner and dancing that night. Lumiere acts as the narrator for the story, and directs the guests in a chance to surprise Belle with a wonderful story. All guests that are selected to be a part of the story get their picture taken with Belle, a special PhotoPass card, and a special gift as a thanks for participating.

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December 1

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December 1, 2004 – Disney’s PhotoPass Service Debuts at Walt Disney World

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“Capture your magical experiences – and get everyone in the picture – all throughout your Disney vacation.”

On December 1, 2004, the PhotoPass service debuted throughout Walt Disney World’s parks. The service aims to give guests the opportunity to get great family shots in the park through the use of a PhotoPass card. Given to a PhotoPass photographer, the card is scanned after the photo is taken, and guests can order their favorite pictures after they have gone home and entered the card’s code on the PhotoPass website after establishing an account. Photos can be taken by PhotoPass photographers at park entrances, iconic structures, and at character meet-and-greets. The service has since been linked to Disney’s MyMagic+ account, and is available at Disneyland and the New York World of Disney store.

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November 28

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November 28, 1974 – The Tomorrowland Attraction Star Jets Opens in Walt Disney World

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“Scaled-down Apollo-Saturn replica rockets propelled guests up to 60 feet above Magic Kingdom park.”

On November 28, 1974, the Tomorrowland attraction Star Jets opened in Walt Disney World. The attraction was based on the Disneyland Rocket Jets, which opened in 1967. The attraction was similar to the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction; guests board their vehicles and while revolving around a central hub, and have the ability to maneuver the vehicle up and down while continuing the rotation of the ride. For Star Jets, guests boarded jets around a centralized rocket hub, and the height of the attraction allowed guests the ability to look out over the sights of the Magic Kingdom. When tickets were in use in the parks, this attraction was considered a D Ticket ride. In 1994, the attraction was closed along with many others due to a significant change in the look of Tomorrowland, and was replaced with the Astro Orbiter.

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